The Very Best of Elvis Costello and The Attractions 1977–86

Track listing

All songs written by Elvis Costello except as noted.

1. "Alison" (from My Aim Is True, 1977) – 3:21
2. "Watching the Detectives" (from single, 1978) – 3:45
3. "(I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea" (from This Year's Model, 1978) – 3:07
4. "Pump It Up" (from This Year's Model, 1978) – 3:14
5. "Radio Radio" (from single, 1978) – 3:05
6. "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding" (Nick Lowe) (from single, 1979) – 3:31
7. "Oliver's Army" (from Armed Forces, 1979) – 2:58
8. "Accidents Will Happen" (from Armed Forces, 1979) – 3:00
9. "I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down" (Homer Banks, Allen Jones) (from Get Happy!!, 1980) – 2:05
10. "New Amsterdam" (from Get Happy!!, 1980) – 2:11
11. "High Fidelity" (from Get Happy!!, 1980) – 2:26
12. "Clubland" (from Trust, 1981) – 3:42
13. "Watch Your Step" (from Trust, 1981) – 2:57
14. "Good Year for the Roses" (Jerry Chesnut) (from Almost Blue, 1981) – 3:07
15. "Beyond Belief" (from Imperial Bedroom, 1982) – 2:33
16. "Man Out of Time" (from Imperial Bedroom, 1982) – 5:26
17. "Everyday I Write the Book" (from Punch the Clock, 1983) – 3:53
18. "Shipbuilding" (Costello and Clive Langer) (from Punch the Clock, 1983) – 4:51
19. "Love Field" (from Goodbye Cruel World, 1984) – 3:26
20. "Brilliant Mistake" (from King of America, 1986) – 3:42
21. "Indoor Fireworks" (from King of America, 1986) – 4:07
22. "I Want You" (from Blood and Chocolate, 1986) – 6:40